Daily News in Malaysia
Tourists go through a rollercoaster of emotions when they disconnect from technology and social media while travelling. A study by the University of East Anglia (UEA), University of Greenwich and …
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The skin is the first sensory organ to develop in the foetus. The newborn skin is not fully mature at birth as it lacks sebaceous and sweat glands. Infant skin …
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It’s extremely rare nowadays to see someone spending their day without using their smartphone. Can you guess the total hours we spend looking at our smartphone in a year? According …
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Doctor, my husband walks very slowly but I thought it was just part of ageing. Until recently he had a few falls which made me think twice. Is there anything …
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When was the last time you travelled and how did you feel about it? Be it for work or vacation, travelling can be tedious and nerve-wracking or exciting and joyful …
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Two recent incidents raised the angst, and in many instances, anger of many doctors and dentists. The general practitioners (GPs) practising in private clinics were informed that the disparity between their …
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False teeth need to be taken out before a general anaesthetic, doctors warn in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after a 72-year-old’s dentures got stuck in his throat during surgery …
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In my last column, I shared some thoughts on the difference between our thinking self and our observer self in order to deal with unpleasant thoughts and emotions. A message …
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British doctors are proposing a method to delay menopause and its unpleasant side effects by removing and freezing ovarian tissue, then grafting it back into the body when needed. Dr …
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You can run away from your fat genes and you can waltz right on by a hereditary risk of gaining weight. But it’s a little less clear that mimicking funky …
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New American research has found that as many as one in 300 of us may have a natural preference for going to bed extremely early, and waking up fresh and …
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Breathing is the very essence of the wheel of life. Breathe in, breathe out – it keeps us alive. It’s something healthy people take for granted as the body does it …
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Dear Mayo Clinic: Are artificial sweeteners bad for your health? I want to cut down on sugar in my diet. I’ve found many products that are sugar-free, but they’re sweetened …
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I recently read about the case of a young actor dying of epilepsy. Then I read about a young athlete collapsing after exercise and dying because of epilepsy. What is …
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The golden years should be a time of sexual liberation. Your children have (hopefully) left home, there are no annoying bosses harassing you with phone calls or WhatsApp messages, your …
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Bubble tea has been in the news lately, not only for the long queues of patient customers lining up for a cup of their favourite brew, but also because of …
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A new landmark study has estimated for the first time how many seniors are expected to develop frailty each year, which the researchers say is a medical condition, rather than …
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It may not be the men’s fault they can’t smell stinky laundry, but now the women can say, “I told you so.” Whether it’s a tussle between husband and wife …
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The decision seemed straightforward. Bob McHenry’s heart was failing and doctors recommended two high-risk surgeries to restore blood flow. Without the procedures, the 82-year-old would die. The surgeon at a …
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Once again, the haze has descended upon us like a grey blanket, contaminating our air and infiltrating deep into our bodies. It’s so habitual that for some of us, it’s …
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